Notices

National Rural Health Day, November 18 - The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Alabama Family Practice Rural Health Board, Alabama Hospital Association, Alabama Primary Health Care Association, Alabama Rural Health Association, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alabama Rural Health Collaborative are proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care, and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in the state during National Rural Health Day 2021.

Subcommittee Review of Public Health Governance Workgroup Recommendations - A subcommittee of the State Committee of Public Health met virtually on Thursday, October 28, 2021. A full summary of the meeting is now available.

Summary of State Committe of Public Health Meeting - The State Committee of Public Health met via video and conference call at 8 a.m. on October 20, 2021. A full summary of the meeting is now available.

Revisions to Radiation Control Chapter Rules - Alabama Radiation Control chapter rules have new revisions taking effect November 14, 2021. Learn more about these changes by downloading our FAQs on our Radiation Control website. You can view and download all rules.

School Guidance 2021-2022 - Updated guidance for K-12 Alabama schools is available on the ADPH website. These updates reflect the most up-to-date recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which are based on the best scientific understanding of how COVID-19 infects and spreads among students and educators.

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Events

National Rural Health Day - The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Alabama Family Practice Rural Health Board, Alabama Hospital Association, Alabama Primary Health Care Association, Alabama Rural Health Association, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alabama Rural Health Collaborative are proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care, and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in the state during National Rural Health Day 2021.

“Share Your Smile with Alabama” Statewide Photo Contest - The ADPH Oral Health Office announces the 5th Annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” statewide photo contest. Submit your third grade student's photo by November 30! Two winners will be highlighted in marketing campaigns to promote children’s oral health and will be featured in a news conference on January 28, 2022.

Candlelight Memorial Service - A candlelight memorial service in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Rolling Hills Park, located in the Rolling Hill Community at Cottonwood Golf Club in the Town of Pike Road.

The Thirteenth Annual Women's Health Update - The Office of Women's Health Advisory Committee is pleased to announce The Thirteenth Annual Women's Health Update. The theme for 2021 is "Women's Health During the Pandemic: A Focus on Resilience." The event will be held virtually on Friday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vaccinate Alabama TikTok Contest - ADPH is sponsoring a TikTok contest for persons between the ages of 13 and 29 to encourage vaccination against COVID-19 before the beginning of the school year. Four winners will get Visa cards. Deadline is August 6.

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Health Observances

• Safe Toys and Gifts Month
• World AIDS Day, December 1
• National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 1-7
• National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 5-11
• New Year's Quit Smoking Resolution

Publications

• ADPH Organizational Chart
• Central Office Telephone Listing
• Address and Telephone Roster of Public Health Districts and County Health Departments
• Public Health Districts Map
• Alabama's Health
• Annual Reports
• 2020 Calendar
• 2021 Calendar
• Guide to Services
• Public Health Laws

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